Assistant Account Executive - Financial Communications

Smithfieldgroup; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join their dynamic financial communications team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to a variety of core account tasks. You'll be involved in creating communications strategies, executing media relations, and providing client support in a fast-paced environment. If you're eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position will equip you with the skills to excel in financial communications and advisory roles across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dedication to providing quality work.
• Ability to adapt to new conditions and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support in creation of communications plans and manage against them.
• Drive and execute strategic media relations programs.
• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Account Executive - Financial Communications

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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Edelman Smithfield is Edelman UK’s financial communications & capital markets specialists. We advise public and private companies on strategic and capital markets communications to position them within the financial community during normal-course business and transformative events (M&A, IPOs, Spinoffs, Bankruptcy, Investor Relations, etc.).

We provide corporate communications support to a wide range of blue-chip financial services firms, and have expertise in asset management, pensions, professional services, insurance and consumer finance, devising highly creative media engagement platforms that differentiate our clients from their peers.

We also provide ESG consulting services to support clients in that mitigate risks, capture business opportunities, and earn the trust of all stakeholders, including investors.

We are looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join the growing team. The candidate will be part of our specialised team of financial communications practitioners, gaining broad exposure to Edelman senior leadership and supporting on all core account tasks, including research and analysis, issues and media monitoring, client collateral and document development, execution of social media and digital strategies, and media relations and outreach.

This position is ideal for an individual looking to take part in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment and to acquire the skills necessary to become a successful financial communications practitioner and advisor to companies of all sizes and operating across all industries.

Responsibilities:

• Support in creation of communications plans and goals, including development of both tactical and strategic elements, and manage against them
• Drives and executes strategic media relations programs
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses, as well as their key stakeholders: employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc., and will be able to impart this knowledge to account team members
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and accurately judge and edit work of others
• Serves as daily client support and support the client lead when appropriate
• Participate in the quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline/budget adherence
• Be a collaborative team member by motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, and holding yourself accountable
• Participate in new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
  
  
  

Skills needed/desired:

• Excellent organisational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines
• Organised and detail-oriented; able to multi-task various responsibilities
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate good judgment
• Good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work effectively within a team is a must
• A solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, general office logistics and knowledge of supporting communications platforms
• Strong work ethic and dedication to consistently provide quality work to his/her team and clients
• Previous relevant experience is preferred, but not required, in financial communications and/or related experience in research, investment management, consulting, marketing, and finance
  
  
  

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Public Relations and Information Technology

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  Public Relations and Communications Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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